Associate Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences

* Lead development of new, innovative approaches for product development, generation of experimental designs, execution experimental plans and data analysis
* Drives evaluation of new technologies and leads capability build to deploy them to pipeline assets
* Collaborates effectively within and across functional areas and is a recognized subject matter expert in at least one area of drug delivery and/or drug product manufacturing technology.
* The desired individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results
* Can independently execute formulation and process development activities using Design of Experiments for new chemical entities or life cycle management opportunities while also helping to coach others in a collaborative environment
* Coordinate development activities with process chemistry, preformulation, analytical, and physical characterization groups
* Leads project activities at external manufacturing sites
* Facilitate manufacturing, packaging and release of clinical supplies for clinical studies, assist in scale up activities at pilot and commercial scale, and summarize results in technical reports and presentations
* Enhance our Company's professional image and competitive advantage through patents, presentations, publications and professional activities and advance areas such as science and technology development, technical and business strategic improvements, business process innovations
* Maintain awareness of relevant new and current technologies, capabilities, and effectively share this knowledge with others
* Prior experience leading formulation development (Lead Formulator) activities in matrix team environments to define a robust formulation and manufacturing process
* Experience with conventional and novel drug product technologies that can be utilized to develop pipeline assets, including hands on experience to independently operate in a pilot plant as well as an in-depth understanding of the science to train others in the department
* Scientific contributor with proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas
* Has broad knowledge of formulation science and in depth-knowledge in multiple areas, including core understanding of the drug development process
* Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and lead complex experiments and data analysis
* Track record of working effectively with team-members of diverse skill sets and backgrounds
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Prior experience leading development projects at an enterprise level
* Capable of mentoring individuals in a peer to peer fashion and as a technical mentor
* Recognized as a subject matter expert in at least one drug delivery and/or manufacturing technology
* Demonstrated ability to identify, fundamentally characterize and address manufacturing challenges through the development and optimization of novel production technologies.
* Desire to build new capabilities through the evaluation of new technologies and hands-on optimization of existing technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of physical/organic chemistry, physical pharmacy & materials science to solving practical pharmaceutical development problems
* Breadth of experience in related functional areas, including:
Pharmaceutical Operations, Analytical Sciences, and Commercialization
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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